"This is unacceptable. I'm very angry. This matter had a direct influence on the outcome of the game."

-- Wolfsburg coach Steve McClaren, who was going to fine Brazilian Diego more than $100,000 for pushing aside new striker Patrick Helmes to take -- and miss -- a penalty kick in a 1-0 loss to Hannover. But McClaren, the former England coach, was fired the next day. (The Guardian)